Day 2 of no Smart Board..... we are surviving!

Math
Today we talked about BENCHMARK numbers. Benchmark numbers are familiar numbers that we use to understand the size of numbers, to estimate numbers or to compare numbers.

Literacy

We were able to think of some very powerful messages for the story "The Fence" including:

• Don't act or speak out of anger
• When you speak unkindly it can permanently hurt a person
• With effort, we can become a better person

Make sure you practice reading your book this evening. Prepare one green, one yellow and one red question for any part of the book. On your test you will be asked to identify the MESSAGE of the story. This includes giving proof to support your message or inference and an explanation. Follow the APE:

Social Studies

Make sure you complete labeling the capitals of Canada of your map. Everyone received a fact sheet for a province. Over the next few weeks, you will be given time to complete the information sheet. Your primary source of information are BOOKS. We have A LOT from the library. Our Many Gifts textbook also has lots of information. Here are the links that might be helpful just in case you cannot find the information you're looking for in a book. Check out the sites:

http://www.kidzone.ws/geography/provinces.htm

http://www.craigmarlatt.com/canada/provinces&territories/provinces&territories.html

http://www.linktolearning.com/grade4ss.htm

I found the second link to be the most useful.

Library

Thank you to our guest readers today...... great job! It is important that if it is your turn to share a book, you are prepared on Wednesday (library). 

Reminders:

• Permission form for class trip to "Alice in Wonderland"
• Toy drive.... let's help bring Christmas joy to children in our community